What’s interesting about that last bit is that it suggests a fourth Guardians movie – albeit one with a different team – is possible. But what little we know about “Phase 4” (or whatever it may be called) suggests that the third Guardians outing is going to be the launching-point for a number of cosmic Marvel movies while the untitled Spider-Man sequel is going to set the stage for many future Earth-based stories – the former is said to potentially launch a decade of movies, and the latter is said to be as influential to the “Phase 4” slate as Captain America: Civil War was for Phase 3. In any case, the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

5 Reasons We’re Excited For ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is out on home media and Spider-Man: Homecoming has been playing in theaters for a while now, so it’s time to look forward to the next Marvel movies, the first being Thor: Ragnarok.

The trailer for the film is incredible. The vibe, the action, the set-design, the soundtrack, every element of the trailer screams, “This is a different kind of Thor movie.”

And that’s exactly what we need. Thor: The Dark World was the most easily forgettable Marvel sequel, only distinguishable from the original for its use of fan-favorite villain Loki. Thor: Ragnarok looks poised to switch up the formula, seeming more like a fun intergalactic romp than a brooding space epic.

Judging from the trailer and other positive buzz, there’s plenty of cause to be excited for Thor: Ragnarok. Here are the 5 reasons why. Click next to get started!